US military begins slow transition out of Niger ahead of troop withdrawal
- The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger's Ministry of National Defense confirm the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger started with a C-17 aircraft departing from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.
- U.S. forces have initiated redeployment from Niger back to their home stations, as stated in the joint release.
- A few U.S. military members arrived in Niger to aid in withdrawing troops from Air Bases 101 and 201, with completion slated before September 15.
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The United States began withdrawing military equipment and additional personnel from Niger on Friday after waiting months for the ruling military junta to approve U.S. military flights to the country.
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According to United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) , U.S. forces initiated withdrawal from Airbase 101 yesterday. The announcement reads below: ”The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger has progressed from initial preparations to redeployment. This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17…
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